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This notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) requirements and certification for seafarers affected by the conflict in Ukraine.
This guidance provides clarification of the MCA's Dyslexia Policy and considers up to date guidance from the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) while maintaining compliance with STCW requirements.
This notice advises what medical conditions are required to be reported on during the validity of an ENG1 medical certificate.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will assume direct responsibility for approving training programs for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and Radio Certification. Currently, this responsibility li…
Amendments to the International Grain Code, the ICG Code and MARPOL Protocol 1, which come into force on 1 January 2026, and IMSBC Code amendment 08-25 which can be used from 1 January 2026
This note describes the initial implementation by the MCA of electronic certificates and the means by which their validity may be verified.
This notice sets out the upcoming SOLAS chapter V (Regulation 31 and 32) amendments which will come into force in Jan 2026 about the reporting of container loss at sea
Recommendations for voluntary short course appropriate to the manning and trading patterns of small vessels.
Advice on courses for training in basic sea survival techniques.
Notification that the vocational qualification (VQ) route to certification is being introduced.
Guidance for complying with the merchant shipping (cargo ship construction) regulations 1997.
The updated chapter 11 (registration) of 'instructions for the guidance of surveyors, measurement of british tonnage'.
The annex to this amending notice revokes and replaces section 1 of schedule 2 of MSN 1699.
This notice amends MSN 1699 (M) and amendment 1
Detailing the requirements for emergency communications equipment and alarms.
Amendment 2 contains information on the application of the Merchant Shipping (Diving Safety) Regulations 2002.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
Technical provisions that have been accepted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the European Commission
Amendment 2 Information about the minimum age for fishermen and the protection of young persons (under 18 years) working on board UK fishing vessels.
Drawing attention to 2 incidents of ingress of water through spurling pipes and how these can be prevented.
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